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My Turn To Shine

September 22, 2023 3 Comments

By Joanna Cozzolino

“Better luck next time!” Lucy grins.

A river of jealousy bleeds through me. Her swan wings dance onto the stage. The lack of grace infuriates me.

Rejected, my feathers gather dust.

I watch from the sidelines as the performance ends. Lucy embraces the ballet master—lovers incognito. My throat tightens—a toxic bile in my mouth.

Closing evening:

The master scowls at me. “Sophie! Get ready! You’re taking the lead.”

Ruffling my quill, I prepare to fly.

Gliding through the air—a bird set free.

The curtain lowers, the audience rises.

Cheers and whistles echo.

My face alight.

It’s My Night.

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  1. David says

    September 23, 2023 at 2:55 am

    Beautifully told. You captured the animosity well and described her moment of freedom with a poetic touch.

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      September 23, 2023 at 3:17 am

      Thank you David

      Reply
  2. maria warner says

    September 27, 2023 at 3:04 pm

    oh, I like the mystery of how its her night…

    Reply

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